Keener

Keener Meaning & Origin

About Keener
The surname Keener is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kener," meaning "bold" or "brave." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who displayed courageous or audacious qualities. Over time, the name Keener became a hereditary surname passed down through generations, representing the descendants of individuals who possessed these characteristics.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Keener is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Keener: 13,687
  • Overall Popularity: 0.01%
  • Ranking: 2,633
  • Frequency per 100k people: 4.64

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Keener based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Keener is not currently available.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
KNR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
CA
πŸ”Š Soundex
K0506
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
K IY1 N ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈkinΙ™r/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('KNR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K560

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Keener in Braille

Here's how to represent Keener in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Keener in braille

How to sign the name Keener using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Keener using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Keener in sign language

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